Pastoral Resident

BST; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Baptist Church in Liberty, MO invites applications for a full-time Pastoral Resident position beginning in late August 2026 as a 2-3 year learning track. The resident will gain hands-on experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and congregational organization while serving our multigenerational church.

Candidates should hold a Master of Divinity and feel a strong calling to serve as a Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

• MDiv required; strong calling to Senior Pastor
• Some ministry experience beyond seminary preferred
• Full-time residency for 2-3 years beginning Aug 2026

Responsibilities

• Lead in baptisms, weddings, funerals, and family dedications
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to congregation
• Assist in administration and congregational organization
• Coordinate care ministries for the church

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral Care

Administration

Congregational Leadership

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Second Baptist Church seeks to hire a full-time Pastoral Resident to serve and learn with our congregation for 2-3 years, beginning in late August 2026.

The Pastoral Resident will benefit from a nurturing community at Second Baptist, spending focused time during their residency learning to be a Senior Pastor in ministry as they gain experience in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, and congregational organization. The Resident will also be given opportunities to lead in baptisms, weddings, funerals, family dedications, communion, and other pastoral duties such as coordinating care ministries for the congregation.

The Pastoral Resident should have earned a Master of Divinity degree and sense a strong call to serve as a Senior Pastor, with a demonstrated giftedness to excel in this calling. Some ministry experience beyond seminary is preferred.
Second Baptist Church is a 175-year-old multigenerational church located in Liberty, MO, a fast-growing suburb of Kansas City, MO, within walking distance of William Jewell College and the downtown Liberty square. Second Baptist is committed to fostering meaningful Christ-centered community, whole-life faith, and a transforming missional presence in our world. Second Baptist is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Applications for this position are due by January 16, 2026, and should be submitted by email to [e-mail] or by mail to: Rev. Alena Vaughn, Second Baptist Church, 300 E. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068.

Applicants should submit their resumes, with references, and a one-page reflection on their vocational calling/purpose.